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06/04/2019 - Minutes MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4 , 2019 The Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Special Limited meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State. In Attendance: Directors Erin Mendenhall, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton, Charlie Luke, Analia Valdemoros, Andrew Johnston, and James Rogers . Staff in Attendance: Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Lara Fritts, Economic Development Director; Danny Walz, RDA Chief Operating Officer; Jennifer McGrath, Interim Community & Neighborhoods Director; Jill Wilkerson-Smith, RDA Deputy Chief Operating Officer; Katherine Lewis, Senior City Attorney; Kort Utley, RDA Senior Project Manager; Cara Lindsley, RDA Project Manager; Tammy Hunsaker, RDA Project Manager; Corinne Piazza, RDA Project Coordinator; Susan Lundmark, RDA Project Coordinator; Kalli Ruiz, RDA Accountant II; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Public Policy Analyst; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder. Director Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 1 : 14 p.m. A. GENERAL COMMENTS TO THE BOARD None . B. PUBLIC HEARINGS None . C. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUSINESS #1. 1:48:30 PM Approval of Minutes . Director Luke moved and Director Wharton seconded to approve the minutes of the RDA Board meeting held Tuesday, May 14, 2019 and May 21 , 2019, which motion carried, all directors present voted aye. View Minutes (M 19-6) #2 . 1:14:30 PM Overview of the Redevelopment Agency Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 . The Board received a general overview of the proposed budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The Board will continue to discuss the Mayor's Recommended Budget over the next several weeks and will have public hearings on Tuesday May 21, 2019 and Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7: 00 p.m. The Board will adopt the budget in mid-June. View Attachments Jennifer Bruno and Danny Walz briefed the Board with attachments . Ms . Bruno discussed previous consideration by the Board and follow-up 19 - 1 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4 , 2019 discussion points, including: using $380, 000 fund balance to help fund the Administrative budget. She said typical budget practice would be to fund ongoing expenses with ongoing revenues and RDA Staff had indicated they could distribute those amounts proportionately per project areas . She said an alternative would be to indicate fund balance was available for this year only and RDA Staff should build in potential compensation increases in future years . Director Johnston said a solution should be determined to prevent future problems . He expressed concern as to making proportion concessions for one year only. Mr. Walz said Staff had not prepared a formal response as to where the funds would specifically come from. He said allocation and expenses would be increased in the Administrative line item. Ms . Bruno said Staff had indicated they would go through each project area and assess what projects or allocations were obvious places from which to take funding. Mr. Walz said the dollar amount would only be significant within the Central Business District (CBD) , as the other areas would have small adjustments . Discussion followed regarding timing, with Director Fowler expressing concern over the time it would take Staff to do this before next week. Mr. Walz said adjustments could be made upon adoption or Staff could return with proposed adjustments to be made during a budget opening. Director Rogers indicated he was comfortable moving forward at this time as long as Staff understood the clear message this was not something the Board wished to do on an ongoing basis . A unanimous Straw Poll indicated the Board felt comfortable moving forward with the current budget, understanding this was not precedent to be used in the future (deadline driven) , for Administration to evaluate the overall strategy for funding the Administrative Budget in future years, and for the Chair to work to schedule that policy discussion for the Board. Ms . Bruno said one Board Member had requested a review of alternatives for funding for new/discretionary projects in the CBD, such as the Gallivan incubator project ($100, 000) or funding for approximately $229, 000 in capital expenditures for 100 South. She said as an alternative, the Board could elect to delay allocating those funds until a more in-depth conversation could be held regarding prioritization and a process for allocating discretionary tax increment funds in the future . Discussion followed regarding incubator project measurables and the larger vision, with Director Fowler stating these ideas stemmed from policy conversations needed for surrounding events in the City. Director Mendenhall said she wanted to see an outlined process or discretionary fund options before approving the budget. 19 - 2 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4 , 2019 A. unanimous Straw Poll indicated the Board's approval to adopt the budget as presented and retain these line items at this time for future consideration. Ms . Bruno said the Board could delay allocating the $250, 000 in funding to the Housing Trust Fund based on future discussions . She said it was discovered that FY 19 funds allocated had not been transferred. She said the Board could wait until the Housing Working Group recommended options; hold off until a potential outside review of housing programs in the City; or allocate it to the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) or CBD loan fund for the purposes of another housing development. Discussion followed regarding the need for larger discussion about the Housing Working Group and its scope . Director Luke said he would be uncomfortable moving money out of the RDA and would prefer not having to make that decision at this point without public discussion. Director Rogers agreed and said there was the need for much larger discussion in all areas housing as part of the bigger picture . Director Fowler discussed the idea of having an outside firm come in and look at what was being done for housing, best practices, housing stock, affects, etc. A unanimous Straw Poll indicated willingness to hold off on allocating these funds to the Housing Trust Fund at this time. Ms . Bruno reviewed Budget Amendment No. 5 for $395, 573 allocated to the Housing Trust Fund that was not booked as revenue in the Housing Trust Fund budget. She said the Board could consider re-allocating this amount to the housing NOFA or loan fund for purposes of another housing development. She said there were possibly accounting steps missed and there was oversight in that Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) did not consider this funding that was not built into their budget. She explained both allocations happened at the same time Funding our Future Bond discussions were ongoing and it was perpetuated because this year' s budget was built upon last year' s budget. Ms . Bruno said Staff would prepare a Budget Amendment No. 5 motion sheet and key changes based on Board direction to come before the Board next week. She clarified the budget amendment would be adopted at the afternoon meeting and the FY20 budget would be adopted at the formal evening meeting. A 6-1 Straw Poll was conducted to recapture the $395,573 into the RDA budget and hold off on allocating these funds until recapture within BAM 5. Director Valdemoros voted nay. 19 - 3 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4 , 2019 #3. 1:48:54 PM Report and Announcements from the Executive Director. Report of the Executive Director, including a review of information items, announcements, and scheduling items. The Board of Directors may give feedback or policy input. Director Fowler noted there was no one present representing the Executive Director. #4 . Report and Announcements from RDA Staff. The Board may review Board information and announcements. The Board may give feedback on any item related to City business, including but not limited to scheduling Items . None. #5. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair. None . D . WRITTEN BRIEFINGS None . E. CONSENT None . F. (TENTATIVE) CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session, in keeping with Utah Code §52-4- 205 for any allowed purpose. Item not held. This portion of the meeting recessed at 1 : 49 p.m. The meeting reconvened in Room 315, Council Chambers, at 7 : 12 p .m. to conduct additional business . The following Board Directors were present: Andrew Johnston James Rogers Charlie Luke Amy Fowler Erin Mendenhall Chris Wharton Analia Valdemoros 19 - 4 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4 , 2019 Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Katherine Lewis, Senior City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present. Director Fowler presided at and Director Valdemoros conducted the meeting. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7:06:59 PM Pledge of Allegiance . #2 . 7:07:30 PM Welcome/Review of Standards of Conduct. PUBLIC HEARINGS #1. 7:12:08 PM Accept public comment and consider approving a resolution adopting the final budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City, Utah (RDA) for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 . View Attachments George Chapman said the RDA budget was important and was concerned about the lack of public input. He talked about the need for more housing in areas like 9-Line, North Temple, and State Street. He said State Street had the best potential for high density and asked the Board to focus its efforts there. Cristobal Villegas (no hearing card) spoke about a book he was reading called the "Color of Law" . He said the book talked about racism, systemic suppression, etc. , and how zoning was utilized nationally to segregate various populations . He said this was still occurring in Salt Lake (red-lining, etc. ) and felt it was important to understand how RDA funding was being spent and how that would impact future generations . He encouraged Board Members to read the book. Tanya Chapman submitted a hearing card with no comments . Director Mendenhall moved and Director Wharton seconded to close the public hearing and refer the item to a future date for action, which motion carried, all directors voted aye . The meeting adjourned at 7 : 17 p.m. Redevelopment Agency Chair 19 - 5 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4 , 2019 Secretary This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) . This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency meetings (afternoon and evening) held June 4, 2019 . clm 19 - 6